ONS Bridge is ONS’s annual virtual conference held in September, tailored for nurses in direct patient care. Volunteers in this role work with fellow team members to identify topics and speakers then plan and implement educational offerings that address current practice themes as identified by ONS members, ONS clinical priorities, and the needs of the target audience. Planning team members will work with conference speakers to develop sessions assigned from the conference agenda.
Applications are reviewed by the ONS Bridge team leader, and interviews are conducted in mid– late October for final selection. Selected team members will be notified by mid- November 2026.
Additional requirements:
- ONS Bridge content planning team members must be an ONS member and maintain their ONS membership throughout their time as a team member.
- Due to ANCC accreditation requirements, employees of industry are not eligible to apply.
- Preference for selection will be for those who have not previously been part of ONS Bridge planning or other ONS leadership opportunities.
Note: To enhance your potential to be interviewed and selected, ensure you are completing the Bio section of the application, including skills and background that you feel will make you a valuable candidate for the planning team.
Conference Dates:
Two-day live sessions mid-September 2027 (dates to be finalized before team interviews).
Time Commitment:
Participants spend one year on the team, with the opportunity to reapply for a second year. There is also the potential to serve as the team leader in your second or third year if invited.
The time commitment includes:
- The initial ONS Bridge planning call will be held on January 9 and 10, 2027, for 4 hours each day. Homework will be provided in December to prepare for the January meetings.
- Monthly conference calls, 90-minute duration, beginning February 2027. Dates and time will be finalized at the January meeting. These meetings may occur during or after work hours.
- One 6-hour weekend meeting for session slide reviews, July 17, 2027.
- Session development (4 sessions): approximately 35-45 hours over the 8-month planning period, working with speakers prior to the conference.
- Moderate sessions and monitor live Q&A in your planned sessions during the virtual conference.
- Participate and engage with ONS Bridge attendees throughout all virtual conference dates.
Apply
All ONS members in good standing are invited to apply. You must be logged into the ONS Communities to apply. No conference planning experience is required, although applicants should have at least 5 years oncology nursing experience and proficiency in using Microsoft365 products.
Applications are due October 7, 2026. No extensions are possible.